Is ARKET ethical and cruelty-free?
Mostly — ARKET scores 78/100. It clears our bar on 2 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
Arket is a Stockholm-based fashion brand under H&M Group that emphasizes modern essentials with a focus on durability and responsible production. With a score of 78/100 for the ReDown® Sleeping Bag Coat, it demonstrates strong certifications (GRS, PETA Approved) and a growing commitment to circular materials, though transparency in factory-level labor conditions remains an area for improvement.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Arket does not conduct or commission any animal testing, and its vegan range is certified PETA Approved.
Vegan optionsunverified
Arket offers a clearly labeled vegan product range, including accessories and outerwear, certified PETA Approved.
Sells in mainland Chinaflagged
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Arket has committed to using 100% recycled or sustainably sourced materials by 2030 and promotes circularity through repair, care, and take-back programs.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-09-03.
ARKET products we score
A high-performance winter coat featuring 100% recycled down and feathers, wrapped in a recycled polyamide shell for a circular fashion approach.
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Is ARKET ethical? FAQs
Is ARKET cruelty-free?+
Arket does not conduct or commission any animal testing, and its vegan range is certified PETA Approved.
Does ARKET have vegan products?+
Arket offers a clearly labeled vegan product range, including accessories and outerwear, certified PETA Approved.
Does ARKET sell in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
What is ARKET's ethics score?+
ARKET averages 78/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to ARKET?+
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